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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
1
A Lake Eagle feature extols the Masonic cemetery at Eagle Lake, praising the landscaping and seasonal blooms. It highlights Thomas’s efforts to enhance the grounds with blue morning glories and pale pink blossoms, noting the completing beauty and tranquil view for visitors and residents.
The Lions Club held a public installation of new officers at Tie Altai Roadside Park with Lionesses present. Miss Jane Crim directed the evening program featuring band members and a varied recital, while Lion Stephens was praised for his leadership and town aid.
Boy Scouts of Bayle Ladke attend Camp Hudson this week near Houston. T. Waddell accompanied them Sunday. Estes joined Monday. Attendees include Luke Scotts Tarnunate, Wike Cariris, Remi Davis, Fanvade, Toni Morrie, Gene Layne, Eddie Yates, Wardell Pike, and Ral Pike. Scouts are learning diving and splon fitness. troop hopes to meet fall quarter.
The following registrants were inducted June 21 in Weimar and Garwood counties: William Thomas Varnell Jr, Joe John Rascel, Ruben Willie Pokorny, Weimar, Robert Allen Watson, Reuben Do Barten, Clarence Perry Hitect, Columbus, Walter Louis Maples, Glidden, Neyman Lee Lanier, Garwood, Joe Lewis Wade, Alleyton, Robert Virgil Willis, Chesterville. On June 8, inductees from Colorado County included Rufus William Leichardt, Weimar, Herbert Lee Meyer, Columbus, Emery William Beal, Garwood.
Five carloads of melons were shipped this week with shipments to St. Louis Market and by G. E. Thomas and W. M. Thornies. The region sees diversifying crops and a strong market with excellent prices boosting plans for additional shipments next week.
Updates from servicemen and their families across the nation. Notes include promotions to second lieutenant, deployments to ordnance depots in Texas, training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, and assignments at Camp Roberts and Camp Davis. Also mentions volunteers, letters home, and hopeful plans for leave and reunions.
The Eagle Band will hold its final open air concert Sunday at 5 PM in City Park instead of the usual hour. Musicians say the earlier time offers more convenient temperature and better attendance for Haule Lake residents.
Justin A. Smith and Oy report shipments of cantaloupes from nearby three miles from their farm. Prices averaged SIN per bushel with good flavor noted. Sherrill and Coole cultivate about 70 acres of watermelons and recently sold ten acres of cabbage. Sweet potatoes emerge as a forthcoming crop in the area.
The document lists numerous businesses and individuals who signed a petition to close all stores on Monday July 5. Names include Cantor Walker Univ Motor Co Simon S Sinclair Nathin Bile Cleaner Truck Line and many others, with references to local companies and associations. The text reflects a coordinated effort and notes holidays and observances affecting store operations.
Red Cross calls for volunteers to help in the surgical dressing room. Open Mondays and Wednesdays 2 to 5 p.m., and Tuesdays 7 p.m. for workers. At any time during hours volunteers may drop in. Friday sewing meeting at 4 p.m. in the Sewing Room and City Hall gathering for those who prefer knitting or sewing.
A fragmented note details activity in the East Bernard area. It mentions a location near Whar and Cockhurn, with references to heirs and property notes. The text is unclear but indicates ongoing local development or interest in the rd area.
Mrs J L Beane escaped serious harm after a jar explosion in an oil stove incident Monday night. Her husband and others reported injuries and medical aid followed, with Beane receiving treatment for facial and eye injuries.
The Red Cross sewing department under Mrs. A L Baring sent two cartons of garments to St Louis on Saturday. The effort thanks all who helped and notes no new sewing quota yet. Shipped items include 59 children’s pajamas, 19 ladies dresses, 5 men’s shirts, 53 ladies slips, 7 refugee sweaters and 5 girls’ skirts. Special thanks to PUH Obenhaus for arranging the shipment and to Wesleyan Methodist Church for supplies. The chapter gratefully welcomes further support and organizational help.
Coach Edwin A Read of Sealy has been named principal physical director at Mead. He has served as high school principal and physical education director in Suwly and is well regarded.
Gordon Causey has been ordered into the Navy V-12 training program under the wartime student-officer procurement plan. He is to report to the State University for roll call on July 7, with anticipation and optimism about his new assignment and future in the program.
Miss Lue Minette Fitzgerald serves as life guard at the water front camp at La Porte with plans to return to Camp Allen, the Episcopal camp opening July 6. She will have little vacation, holding a very stable position she can capably fill.
The County Ration Board provides details on gasoline mileage restrictions and eligibility. The notice covers station compliance, applicability to drivers, and penalties for noncompliance, highlighting the transfer rules and requisite car stickers under wartime or local regulation.
Miss Jane Crim expresses gratitude to evolution of an instructional team at Raple High School for support and encouragement. She names Jodie Steers and others, notes value of community recognition, and thanks those who aided the program and a budding musical organization.
Fragmentary notice describes a car use tax stamp sale at a post office. It notes the stamp affixed to a vehicle and references a fiscal year and revenue official actions. The readable text indicates a stamp size and location details but lacks complete dates or names.
Texas Rubber Day ceremonies in Houston are scheduled for Monday June 28 with officials including Jesse H. Heidunes, William O New, and Slarry Wiss among those expected. An exhibit will feature wartime products and officials will welcome guests at 8 30 AM before remarks by Gov. Woodrow Wilson and others.
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